We are often asked, ‘How successful are Inheritance Act claims?’ When people mention the Inheritance Act they are actually referring to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants Act) 1975. The Inheritance Act is a piece of legislation that is

In this article we address the frequently asked question, ‘What is a caveat in relation to an inheritance dispute?’ You will see lots of references on this website to caveats. There are articles on how to enter a caveat, and

What is estoppel? We specialise in proprietary estoppel law and won a famous estoppel case in the Court of Appeal. If you require guidance on bringing or defending an estoppel claim, then contact our team of Legal 500 recommended lawyers for a

Is a beneficiary entitled to challenge a solicitor’s costs of administering an estate? Can a beneficiary challenge a solicitor’s costs incurred in relation to the work they have undertaken in administering an estate, even though those costs have been paid

Our inheritance dispute lawyers have a 95% success rate at mediation During 2023 our inheritance disputes team dealt with 20 formal mediations. 19 of those mediations were successful, giving us a 95% success rate. The cases we mediated during those

Inheritance Act claims made by a husband or wife against their spouse’s estate For expert guidance on inheritance and will disputes contact our specialist solicitors for a free consultation. Call us on 0333 888 0407 or send an email to [email protected]. Contentious probate

Developments in gay inheritance law in Hong Kong Contentious probate solicitor and partner, Chris Holten, provides an update on the latest developments in gay inheritance law in Hong Kong.  The Hong Kong Court of Appeal has recently upheld a ruling

Removing an executor from office Legal 500 recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the legal options available for removing an executor. While the vast majority of executors deal with their task honourably and in good faith, a small

What are the alternatives to removing an executor? Legal 500 recommended contentious probate lawyer, Naomi Ireson, looks at the alternatives to removing an executor. We are often contacted by executors and beneficiaries who are faced with an executor who is

When can I sue an executor? In this article we take a look at a question that is frequently raised with our inheritance dispute team, “Can I sue an executor?” Who can be an executor? Executors are named in a